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Therapeutic ion channel blocking agents and methods of use thereof

US7507839B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2003
Grant dateMar 24, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D409/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Various divalent ligands based on khellinone derivatives are described. These derivatives can be useful in the modulation of potassium channel activity in cells, including among others Kv1.3 channels found in T-cells. The compounds may also be useful in the treatment or prevention of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, including multiple sclerosis.

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